Basic Sewing Skills - Evening Course

This workshop will teach you a range of  basic sewing skills that are needed to complete and finish a range of projects including; dressmaking, soft furnishings, alterations etc. The skills learnt will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to enable you to take on and finish new sewing projects.

Things you will learn:

  • How to thread & use a sewing machine
  • To sew buttonholes and cover buttons
  • How to make a simple purse using the skills learnt
  • Insert a centred zip
  • Make piping & bias and add to a small cushion
  • How to machine gather/ pleat and apply to a simple pin cushion
  • Basic hand sewing

Additional Costs: None, everything is included in the price but if you wish to bring your own fabric for a purse and cushion  you will need approx. 1/4 metre for each.

Please note: This workshop runs on a Thursday evening over 4 weeks on;  29/2, 7/3 , 14/3 & 21/3/24.

Knowledge Level: Suitable for beginners or those who want to brush up on basic skills.

Tutor: Emma

We are sorry but registration for this event is now closed.

Please contact us if you would like to know if spaces are still available.

To join the waiting list please email info@bristolsewingschool.co.uk